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Message
from the
Principal…
Dear Parents & Carers,
It has been a
devastating time in our
local area over the past
few weeks. I know you
will join with me in sending our thoughts and best wishes to
all who have been impacted by fire in the local area. In
addition, there is enormous gratitude for the tireless efforts of the firefighters. There are
not enough words to express how much their efforts are appreciated.
I would like to thank all parents/carers for your co-operation and understanding with the school
being non-operational last week. Schools in the local area were directed to go through this
process by the Department of Education, in a bid to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
I would also like to thank you for responding so quickly to the Facebook posts throughout the
week. Your responses meant there were less phone calls to be made to ensure everyone was
informed of what was happening. If you are not a member of our Facebook group, please consider
joining as it is a wonderful way for us to communicate with you quickly and efficiently.
This morning I met with the staff and discussed how best to manage the resumption of classes.
Familiar routine is important for the students and the staff, but at the same time we have
acknowledged that the children may wish to talk and share stories of the past week. Our school
counsellor has been onsite today and available for students as required. This service will continue
to be available in the weeks to come. Included in the newsletter today is some information that
may assist you, as parents, in the aftermath of the fires in supporting your children.
On a happier note we were delighted to host a visit by the Hon. Sarah Mitchell, NSW Minister
of Education on Thursday 7 November. Cooper and Zarrah, our school captains escorted Ms
Mitchell, local Member for Myall Lakes Mr Steve Bromhead and our Director Educational
Leadership, Ms Kerrel Haire, on a tour of our school, visiting most classrooms. Ms Mitchell was
particularly impressed by the high level of engagement in all the classrooms where the children
were involved in investigative mathematics tasks. She even commented about our school on
Twitter! Thank you to everyone involved in showing Ms Mitchell why we are the best little school
anywhere!
Let’s hope this week brings some relief for NSW firefighters and a return to some normality
for our wonderful little school.
Have a great week.
Narelle Kessey, Principal
Nabiac ‘The best little school...anywhere’ Public School Clarkson St Nabiac 2312 6554 1247 Email: [email protected]
6554 1122 Web: https://nabiac-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Newsletter Term 4, Week 6 18th November, 2019
Year 5 Speeches Year 5 speeches have been postponed until Wednesday 27th November. The speeches are being held in the school hall and will commence at 9:15. Our Year 5 student leadership team nominees will deliver their speeches to the school. We would like to congratulate all the students who have nominated for these important roles in our school. The nominees have worked hard on their speeches, ensuring they are presenting a strong case as to why they should be elected to the leadership team. The Executive staff have supported the students to ensure their speeches are specific and suitable to the occasion. Following the speeches all students from Kindergarten to Year 5 and all staff will cast their votes. We will look forward to the outcome of this process. The new leaders for 2020 will be announced during our Presentation Day Assembly.
Intensive Swimming Intensive Swimming notes were sent home the week before last, to Year 2 and 3 students. Unfortunately we have lost a swimming teacher therefore the program was offered to all Year 2 students and any students in Years 3 who cannot swim 25 metres confidently.
2020 Just a reminder, if you know that you will be taking a family holiday at the beginning of next year and your child will not be back for the start of the school year on Wednesday 29 January, could you please inform the school in writing and include the date your child will return to school. Without this information in writing, we are unable to count your child until they return. Similarly, if you have children in our current Kindergarten – Year 5 who will not be returning to Nabiac PS in 2020, could you please inform the school in writing. This information assists us in our planning for the new school year. Thank you for your support.
Calendar November
25 Intensive Swim Program Week 1 of 2
27 20 Year 5 Leaders Speeches
29 Bookclub orders due
December
2 Intensive Swim Program Week 2 of 2
2 P & C Meeting 6pm
11 Presentation Day
12 Infants Social
13 Reports Home
16 Year 6 Farewell (Yr 5 and 6)
16 Primary Dance (Yrs 3 and 4) 7pm
18 Picnic Day – Students Last Day
19 Staff Development Day
Core Value.
This week our core value is Care. “I can play safely”.
Assembly
This week’s assembly will include all students from KB,
K/1B, 1/2DR and 1/2Q. The assembly will be held on
Friday commencing at 2.15pm. All parents and carers are
welcome.
NABIACPUBLICSCHOOL
Thought for the week…
“If you have to choose between being kind & being right,
choose being kind & you will always be right.”
Bookclub orders must be placed by Friday 29th November
to ensure delivery before end of term. Thank you for your
support this year. Mr Dawson
Wk Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6 18/11 Faye Thompson Camilla Watkins
19/11 Michelle Thompson Faye Thompson
20/11 Amanda Holden Faye Thompson
21/11 Tanya Combe Elva Salmi
22/11 Jamie Lee Eason Berlinda Neale Tracey Dell
7 25/11 Volunteer needed Volunteer needed
26/11 Michelle Thompson Faye Thompson
27/11 Tanya Combe Faye Thompson
28/11 Emily Pye Elva Salmi
29/11 Geraldine Carson Christine Heffernan Mel Hobden
8 2/12 Mel Hobden Volunteer needed
3/12 Amanda Holden Faye Thompson
4/12 Gaye Godbolt Hannah Kelly
5/12 Tanya Combe Elva Salmi
6/12 Jamie Lee Eason Berlinda Neale Lyn Dower
9 9/12 Tarryn Margraf Volunteer needed
10/12 Lyn George Margaret Dale
11/12 Elva Salmi Faye Thompson
12/12 Kim Page Emily Pye
13/12 Tanya Combe Christine Heffernan Mel Hobden
10 16/12 Closed for Cleaning Tanya Combe Volunteers needed
17/12 Closed for cleaning Tanya Combe Volunteers needed
18/12 Picnic Day Closed for cleaning
Mission Australia – communities for children (Mid Coast) Early Learning - Circle of Security supports parents to provide their children with the emotional support
needed to develop secure attachment, resilience and enhanced school readiness. This program is
delivered to groups in community settings, or in participant’s homes.
CfC Community Partner: Child Care Services Taree and Districts 6552 5088, MSS 6551 1800
Canteen Roster
Parents and Carers, you can now start thinking about your availability for next
year to volunteer in our school canteen. It’s okay, don’t panic, you haven’t
missed out. I can fit everyone in. You can come in once a week, once a term or
anything in between.
One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the
community. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make
it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real
difference to our School Community. PLUS you get a free lunch. What more
could you want?
How inconvenienced would you be if the canteen only operated three days a
week? Food for thought. Leonie – School Administrative Officer. Ph. 65541 247